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[[Timing attack|Timing attacks]] are a type of side-channel attack where an attacker attempts to compromise a cryptosystem by analyzing the time taken to execute cryptographic algorithms. Every logical operation in a computer takes time to execute, and these times can vary based on the input and the operation. By measuring the time it takes for a system to perform certain operations, an attacker can gain information about the secrets within the system. | [[Timing attack|Timing attacks]] are a type of side-channel attack where an attacker attempts to compromise a cryptosystem by analyzing the time taken to execute cryptographic algorithms. Every logical operation in a computer takes time to execute, and these times can vary based on the input and the operation. By measuring the time it takes for a system to perform certain operations, an attacker can gain information about the secrets within the system. | ||
[[Image:Detail-79061.jpg|thumb|center|A computer system with a stopwatch, indicating the measurement of time taken for operations.]] | [[Image:Detail-79061.jpg|thumb|center|A computer system with a stopwatch, indicating the measurement of time taken for operations.|class=only_on_mobile]] | ||
[[Image:Detail-79062.jpg|thumb|center|A computer system with a stopwatch, indicating the measurement of time taken for operations.|class=only_on_desktop]] | |||
=== Power Analysis Attacks === | === Power Analysis Attacks === | ||